词组 | on one's knees |
释义 | on one's kneesadj. phr.1Pleading; begging very hard. 恳求;苦苦哀求。◆ The boys were on their knees for hours before their parents agreed to their camping plans.男孩子们苦苦哀求了好几个小时,他们的父母才同意了他们的野营计划。2In a very weak condition; near failure. 筋疲力尽;十分虚弱;濒临失败。◆ When the graduates of the school heard that it was on its knees they gave money generously so that it would not close.该校的毕业生听说母校在经济上难以维持时,纷纷慷慨解囊,使学校不致关闭。 |
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